The IOC recommends boxing for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles (#LA28). The final decision will be made this week in Greece.
The 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles could still take place with boxing on the program. The Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recommended that the sport be approved for #LA28. The final decision will be made this week at the IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece.
World Boxing welcomes the IOC decision
However, the President of World Boxing, Boris van der Vorst, sees the IOC recommendation as a decisive step for the future of Olympic boxing. “This is an enormously important decision for our sport and brings us closer to remaining in the Olympic program,” said van der Vorst.
World Boxing was founded in 2023 to safeguard Olympic boxing and recognize it as an international federation. In February 2025, the association was granted the status of a provisionally recognized sports organization by the IOC. This strengthens its position as the association responsible for boxing at a global level.
#LA28: IOC focuses on stability in boxing
There have been discussions about the future of Olympic boxing for years. In particular, the leadership crisis of the former world federation IBA had sown doubts about the sport remaining in the Olympic program. Now, with World Boxing, an association could be established that convinces the IOC with transparency and integrity. Other national associations, including China, recently joined the world association.
Last hurdle: IOC vote on #LA28
Despite the recommendation, the final decision has still not been made. The IOC Session from March 19-21, 2025 will decide the Olympic future of boxing at #LA28. World Boxing assures to respect the values of the Olympic Movement as a reliable partner.
Further information is available on the official World Boxing website: www.worldboxing.org.
Text: Andreas Ohlberger